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Jennifer Lewis

Suddenly on Friday 3rd July at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Jennifer of High Street, Ammanford.

Beloved wife of the late Gilbert, much loved mother of Darren, respected mother in law of Liz and sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral on Friday 31st July, service for family and friends at Swansea Crematorium at 11.30am.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research Wales kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
03-07-2026

Gillian Rees

With great sadness on Monday 6th July at her home, Mrs Gillian Rees, of Saron Road, Ammanford, passed away suddenly. 

Much loved wife of the late Brian, devoted mother of Nicola and Emma, cherished mother in law of Amir and Dylan, adored Grandma of Katie, Louis, Anna and Efa, dear sister of Meryl and Pat and respected sister in law of Steve and the late Gwyn.  She will be missed dearly by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Wednesday 29th July. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to local charities, kindly received by the Funeral Directors (please make cheques payable to Hywel Griffiths and Sons) or via the Just Giving page.


Gyda thristwch mawr,  ddydd Llun 6ed o Orffennaf yn ei chartref, hunodd Mrs Gillian Rees o Heol Saron, Rhydaman.

Gwraig ffyddlon y diweddar Brian, mam gariadus Nicola ac Emma, mam-yng-nghyfraith barchus Amir a Dylan, Mam-gu dyner Katie, Louis, Anna ac Efa, chwaer annwyl Meryl a Pat a chwaer-yng-nghyfraith cefnogol Steve a'r diweddar Gwyn. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr iawn gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Mercher 29ain o Orffennaf. Gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 12.00 canol dydd. 

Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Cyfraniadau, os dymunir, i elusennau lleol, drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau (sieciau'n daladwy i Hywel Griffiths a'i Feibion) neu drwy dudalen Just Giving.

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Passed away on:
06-07-2026

Tesni Adele Gibson

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Tesni, who was taken from us far too soon at the age of 29 on Friday 3rd July 2026.

A devoted and loving mami to her precious daughter Madi Esmee, treasured daughter of Andrew and Diane, adored sister of Christian, Sophie, Joanne, Neil, Kirsty, Braidy and Shelby, beloved sister-in-law to Lisa, Jason, Lee, Em, Matthew and Ben, and a fun-loving auntie to all her nieces and nephews.

Tesni was a kind soul, funny and full of life, bringing love and laughter to everyone around her. She will be remembered for her beautiful spirit, her infectious smile and, above all, the fierce and unconditional love she had for her daughter Madi, who was her whole world.

She will be forever loved, deeply missed and always remembered.

The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 28th July at 11.00am at St Catherine’s Church, Brynamman.

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Tesni, if so desired, will be gratefully received and forwarded to the National Autistic Charity via Hywel Griffiths & Son Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE, or through the JustGiving page

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Passed away on:
03-07-2026

David Geraint Thomas

Suddenly on Friday 26th June at his home at Parklands Road, Penybanc, David sadly passed away.

Beloved son of Ieuan and the late Marian, dear brother of Glyn and a fond brother in law of Carla and uncle to Celyn. Tali and Erin.

Funeral on Monday 27th July 2026. Public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm.

No flowers please. Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637.

Yn sydyn ar ddydd Gwener 26ain o Fehefin yn ei gartref yn Heol Parcdir, Penybanc, hunodd David.

Mab annwyl Ieuan a’r ddiweddar Marian, brawd ffyddlon Glyn a brawd yng nghyfraith Carla a wncwl hoffus Celyn, Tali â Erin.

Angladd ar ddydd Llun 27ain o Orffennaf. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 3.00 y prynhawn.

Dim Blodau os gwelwch y dda. Ymholiadau pellach I Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman SA18 2HE. Ffôn. 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
26-06-2026

Elizabeth Williams (Liz)

Peacefully on Sunday 5th July at Morriston Hospital, Elizabeth of Garnant, originally from Brynamman sadly passed away. 

Much loved wife of the late Brian, loving mother of Gail, devoted grandmother of Jordan, adored sister of Brenda, dear sister in law of Andrew, cherished auntie of Susan and Stuart. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 24th July, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Alzheimer’s Research UK kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link.


Yn dawel ddydd Sul, 5ed o Orffennaf yn Ysbyty Treforys, hunodd Elizabeth o Garnant, gynt o Frynaman.

Gwraig ffyddlon y diweddar Brian, mam gariadus Gail, mam-gu dyner Jordan, chwaer annwyl Brenda, chwaer-yng-nghyfraith barchus Andrew, a modryb hoffus Susan a Stuart. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll.

Angladd ddydd Gwener, 24ain o Orffennaf, gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 1.00yp.

Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Alzheimer's Research UK drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a'i Feibion, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford SA18 2HE neu drwy'r ddolen Just Giving

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Passed away on:
05-07-2026

Cynthia Joyce Thomas

Peacefully on Wednesday, 24th June, at her home at Glynderi Cottages, Glanamman, Ammanford, Cynthia sadly passed away.

Beloved wife of the late Glyn, much loved mother of Catherine, Jeremy and Jonathan, dear mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Wednesday, 22nd July, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Red Cross will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637

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Passed away on:
24-06-2026

Beryl Ware (Née Gealy)

On Tuesday, 7th July, Beryl of Ryans Close, Neath Abbey, Neath.

Much loved wife of the late Pastor David, beloved mother of Jonathan and Sian, devoted grandmother of Rachel May, Rhian Grace and Hannah-Joy, dear mother-in-law of Patrick and Jonathan’s partner Lynn and respected sister of Derek and her late twin brother Bryan.  

Funeral on Monday, 20th July, service of celebration at The Waterfront Community Church, Swansea, SA1 8QY at 11.00am, followed by interment at Ammanford Town Cemetery, SA18 3TE. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The David Ware Trust Kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
07-07-2026

Keith Williams

Peacefully on Wednesday 24th June at his home in Villiers Road, Ammanford, Keith originally of Williams Street, Pontarddulais passed away. 

Much loved husband of Rose, devoted father of Jessica, Shaun and Mitchel, dear father in law of Stephen, Emilia and Natalie, adored granddad of Catrin, Rhiannon, Iyla, Darcy and Natalia, fond brother of Sandra, Diane and the late Raymond, and beloved son of the late John and Beryl. 

Funeral on Tuesday 14th July. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Sue Ladd and Friends, kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
24-06-2026

David Brynmor Thomas

Peacefully on Thursday, 18th June, at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Brynmor (Brynmor Cwmbach) of Penygarn Road, Tycroes, Ammanford.

Beloved husband of Betty, much loved father of Paula, dear father in law of Andrew and cherished Dadcu of Rhiannon.

Funeral on Friday, 10th July, Public service at Saron Babtist Chapel at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the Chapel Cemetery. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Dementia UK kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637

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Passed away on:
18-06-2026

Miranda Thomas-Roberts

Peacefully on Saturday, 13th June at her home at Penybanc Road, Ammanford, Miranda sadly passed away.

Loving wife of Paul and mother of Obi and a dear sister of Lara.

Funeral on Wednesday, 8th July, public service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.30pm. Private cremation to follow. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research Wales kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
13-06-2026